The Vihiga government says plans to achieve a 10 per cent county forest cover by 2022. "We are engaging various stakeholders in the county to help us achieve this,” Boiyo told the Star by phone. They are partnering with Equity Bank, middle colleges, the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Kenya Forest Service. Boiyo spoke after leading a tree-planting drive organised by Equity Bank Mbale branch. Equity Mbale branch manager Jane Ogutu said the exercise is part of a countrywide initiative by the bank to plant 35 million trees in marking its 35th anniversary.

Source: The Star December 28, 2020 07:07 UTC